Therapeutic Program Worker

Organization

Developmental Disabilities - Mt. Vernon Developmental Center

Work Location

Mt. Vernon Developmental Center

Job Overview

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) mission is to partner with people and communities to support Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families in realizing their version of a good life. Ohio is the heart of opportunity, and we envision Ohio as the best place in the nation for people with developmental disabilities to thrive.

Core Values

• Inclusion
• Partnership
• Respect

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting Hourly Pay: $22.60 per hour
• 1st Raise in 4 months (increase to $22.96 per hour)
• Multiple pay increases over the first 3.5 years; end salary $25.69 per hour for first shift employees
• Shift differential pay for 2nd & 3rd shift
• Tuition Reimbursement (Employee Development Program)
• Medical coverage available the 1st of the month following start date
• Free dental & vision after 1 year
• Generous benefits package including vacation, sick, holiday, and personal leave
• View our full benefits package on our Total Rewards website
• Compensation range: $23.28 - $26.54 per hour
• Union: OCSEA

Position Summary

A Therapeutic Program Worker (TPW) is a direct care worker that helps residents with daily living skills and assists them with becoming more independent to achieve their goals. Support given to the individual will vary based on each person’s needs and capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assists with eating, bathing, toileting, personal hygiene, oral hygiene, dressing, grooming, communication, money management, etiquette, and social skills
• Implements active treatment activities such as gym, pavilion, activity room, and pool
• Assists with planning and shopping activities (e.g., shopping, vocational skills, hair appointments)
• Completes various daily and monthly documentation, including documentation of any unusual incidents or reporting any reaction to medication
• Performs light housekeeping duties in the living areas
• Assists with redirecting unsafe actions to bring about positive outcomes

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license with 5 or fewer points
• No experience required

Job Skills

Direct Support/Direct Care

Technical Skills

• Basic documentation
• Behavioral health
• Customer service
• Direct support/direct care
• Vehicle operations

Professional Skills

• Conflict management
• Emotional intelligence
• Listening
• Responsiveness
• Teamwork

Schedule and Hours

Full-time; work hours vary